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Ellie Bullen

Ellie Bullen - Elsa's Wholesome Life - in fresh fruit market stall
Ellie Bullen is a qualified dietitian and nutritionist with a passion for plant-based eating. She is the creator of the hugely popular food and lifestyle blog Elsa's Wholesome Life, and book by the same name. Her colourful, healthy recipes inspire people to live healthier lives by eating more from the Earth and less from a box.

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Crunchy salted caramel balls

Vegan food aficionado Ellie Bullen perfected the recipe for these sensational bliss balls when she used to sell them at the local fruit shop...

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Crunchy salted caramel balls

Ellie Bullen

Vegan food aficionado Ellie Bullen perfected the recipe for these sensational bliss balls when she used to sell them at the local fruit shop where she worked. They are truly unmissa-ball!

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finger foodkid-friendlyprotein / bliss balls

Ingredients

Makes: 10–12

Gooey caramel paste (makes 2 cups)

Method

  1. To make gooey caramel paste, place the dates in a food processor with 1 cup of water and blitz until smooth and creamy. The paste should be thick enough to stick to a spoon held upside down. Transfer to a jar, reserving half a cup for your caramel balls. This caramel paste will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to a month (defrost before using).
  2. To make the crunchy salted caramel balls, first line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the cashews and coconut flakes in a food processor or blender and blitz to a fine crumb. Transfer to a mixing bowl with the caramel paste, salt and buckini clusters (crumble some of the bigger chunks). Mix well with your hands to form a thick, sticky mixture. Wash and dry your hands.
  3. Place the desiccated coconut in a shallow bowl for rolling. Form heaped tablespoons of the mixture into 12 balls (about 50 grams each). Roll each ball in the coconut and place on the prepared tray. Freeze for 2 to 4 hours, or until set.

TIPS:

  • The secret to the perfect caramel flavour and crunchy texture is the caramelised buckini cluster granola mixed through, which Ellie buys from her local bulk wholefood store.
  • These are delicious eaten straight from the freezer or fridge. They store well in a sealed container in the freezer for 3 weeks, or in the fridge for 7 days – if they last that long!
Ellie Bullen - Elsa's Wholesome Life - in fresh fruit market stall
Ellie Bullen

Ellie Bullen is a qualified dietitian and nutritionist with a passion for plant-based eating.

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